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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 4 outer atoms and 1 lone pair on the central atom?

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  • 18-04-2021

Answer:

See explanation

Explanation:

The valence shell electron pair repulsion theory states that; the number of electron pairs present on the valence shell of the central atom in a molecule is the final determinant of shape of the molecule.

Based on this theory, the electron domain geometry of a molecule having 4 outer atoms and 1 lone pairs on the central atom should be based on a trigonal bipyramid. The molecular geometry of this molecule is see saw with a bond angle of <90 degrees(axial) and <120 degrees(equatorial).

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